health and lifestyle

From ghats to grounds, Kolkata readies for a grand Yoga Day spectacle

Organizers expect thousands of participants, alongside cultural activities, a drone display, and a river-based record attempt, as wellness celebrations unfold across the city.

Govt bans 16 drug combinations nationwide, cites patient safety risks

TB Mukt Bharat campaign crucial to identifying missing tuberculosis cases: Union Health Minister Nadda

Assam reports 7 Japanese Encephalitis deaths, NHM clarifies distinction from AES

Kerala sets up high-power committee to tackle rising infectious diseases

The panel will review disease trends, medicine availability, and preparedness measures as authorities intensify monitoring of Shigella infections and other seasonal health threats during the monsoon.

India records gains in maternal and reproductive health: Report

SBI Research's analysis of NFHS-6 data also highlighted higher contraceptive adoption, greater financial and digital inclusion among women, and a continued decline in child marriage rates.

WHO chief, Brazil's Lula urge G7 leaders to help finalise global pandemic treaty

The appeal comes as negotiations continue over a key component of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, with global leaders being urged to act before the next major health emergency strikes.

Doctor's prescription now mandatory for all cough syrup purchases

Rule change follows child deaths linked to contaminated syrups, bringing stricter controls on retail sales across India.

Suspected Nipah case, Shigella outbreak keep Kerala health authorities on alert

Schools have been closed in parts of Wayanad after hundreds of children reported symptoms, while health officials continue testing, contact tracing, and containment measures statewide.

Nipah alert in Kerala after Kozhikode resident tests positive

The 43-year-old patient has been shifted to an isolation facility, while health officials conduct contact tracing and monitor potential exposures linked to his recent movements.